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Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Dec 7, 2025 10:00 AM ET

Real Madrid hosts Celta Vigo at Santiago Bernabeu this Sunday, Dec. 7, for the 15th matchday of LaLiga.

Xabi Alonso’s side enters this match sitting in 2nd place in the standings with 36 points after 15 games and a record of eleven wins, three draws, and one loss.

Claudio Giraldez’s team, for its part, is currently in 13th place with 16 points after 14 matches and a record of three wins, seven draws, and four losses.

Real Madrid arrives in good form and spirits, having defeated Athletic Club 3-0 in the most recent matchday on Dec. 3.

Celta Vigo, on the other hand, lost its most recent league match. They fell 1-0 to Espanyol on Nov. 30.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr celebrate a goal during the La Liga 2025/26 match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid at San Mames Stadium.Photo by Guillermo Martinez/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through ESPN.

In Canada, it will also be available through TSN, while in the UK, it will be available on Premier Sports.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
United Kingdom	Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1
Canada	TSN+, TSN2
Mexico	Sky+, Sky Sports Mexico
Spain	Movistar+, M+ LALIGA TV, LaLiga TV Bar HD

Injuries and Predicted Lineups for Real Madrid and Celta Vigo

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.
Defenders: Raul Asencio, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Carreras.
Midfielders: Arda Guler, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham.
Forwards: Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe.

Dani Carvajal (knee), Ferland Mendy (muscle), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), David Alaba (muscle), and Dean Huijsen (discomfort) are out for this game, while Eduardo Camavinga (ankle) is doubtful.

Celta Vigo